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Version 2.1 - 2010-05-10Modifications from version 2.0 :
removed "#inCountry" ObjectProperty and "Country" class, replaced by "#countryCode" DatatypeProperty.
"#name" and "#alternateName" declared as subproperties of skos:prefLabel and skos:altLabel respectively, no more need for the "Full" ontology present in version 2.0.
Updated list of feature codes. Mappings from codes to external resources (GEMET) are removed.
A further SKOS publication of feature codes will include status, dates, multilingual translations and mappings with other concept schemes.
A class of features.ClassA feature code.CodeA geographical object uniquely defined by its geonames id.FeatureA Web page displaying a mapMapA Document containing RDF description of one or several features.RDF DataA Wikipedia articleWikipedia ArticleAn alternate name for a featurealternate nameA two letters country code in the ISO 3166 listISO country codeThe preferred name of the feature.nameA name in an official local languageofficial namepopulationpostal codeLinks to an RDF document containing the descriptions of children featureschildren featuresThe main category of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.feature classType of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.feature codeIndicates that the subject resource is located in the object featurelocated inA geonames map centered on the feature.mapA feature close to the reference featurenearbyLinks to an RDF document containing the descriptions of nearby featuresnearby featuresA feature sharing a common boarder with the reference featureneighbourLinks to an RDF document containing the descriptions of neighbouring features. Applies when the feature has definite boarders.neighbouring featuresA feature parent of the current one, in either administrative or physical subdivision.parent featureA Wikipedia article of which subject is the resource.wikipedia articlecountry, state, region ...a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United Statesfirst-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative divisionsecond-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative divisionthird-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative divisionfourth-order administrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative leveladministrative divisiona tract of land leased by the United Kingdom from the People's Republic of China to form part of Hong Kongleased area_political entity_dependent political entity_freely associated state_independent political entity_section of independent political entity_semi-independent political entityan ecclesiastical districtparish_territory_zonea zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absentbuffer zonestream, lake, ...a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take offseaplane landing areaan area where vessels may anchoranchoragea coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulfbaycoastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulfbaysan open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastlinebight(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigationbank(s)a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on landstream bank_section of banka wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plantsbog(s)a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheeticecapthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flowschannelthat part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.lake channel(s)that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitablemarine channela buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vesselsnavigation channela place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow togetherconfluencean artificial watercoursecanala conduit used to carry wateraqueducta conspicuously curved or bent section of a canalcanal bendan artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditchesdrainage canala canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation waterirrigation canala watercourse constructed for navigation of vesselsnavigation canal(s)_abandoned canala gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifersunderground irrigation canal(s)_section of canala small coastal indentation, smaller than a baycove(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currentstidal creek(s)a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocitycurrenta channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neckcutoffa waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of shipsdock(s)a part of a harbor where ships dockdocking basina comparatively elevated area on an icecapicecap domea comparatively depressed area on an icecapicecap depressiona small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the landditcha ditch which serves to drain the landdrainage ditcha ditch which serves to distribute irrigation waterirrigation ditchan area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bayditch mouth(s)a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influencesestuarya fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fishfishing areaa long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coastsfjordlong, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coastsfjordsa perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a streamwaterfall(s)_section of waterfall(s)a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to floodingmud flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tidetidal flat(s)a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or massesglacier(s)a large recess in the coastline, larger than a baygulfa type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steamgeysera haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for shipsharbor(s)_section of harbora narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of waterinletan inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by depositsformer inleta dried up or drained area of a former lakelake bed(s)a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional featurelagoonshallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional featurelagoons_section of lagoona large inland body of standing waterlakea lake in a crater or calderacrater lake_intermittent lakean inland body of salt water with no outletsalt lake_intermittent salt lakea crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streamsoxbow lake_intermittent oxbow lakelarge inland bodies of standing waterlakesa standing body of water in a caveunderground lakelakes in a crater or calderacrater lakes_intermittent lakesinland bodies of salt water with no outletsalt lakes_intermittent salt lakes_section of lakediked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated saltsalt evaporation pondsa tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetationmangrove swampan area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soilsmoor(s)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetationmarsh(es)a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plantssalt marsha navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.narrowsone of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earthoceanan area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the currentoverfallsa small standing waterbodypond_intermittent ponda small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoastsalt pond_intermittent salt pond(s)small standing waterbodiespondsponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raisedfishponds_intermittent pondssmall standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoastsalt pondsa small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing waterpool(s)_intermittent poola straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bendsreacha linear elevation on an icecapicecap ridgean open anchorage affording less protection than a harborroadsteada surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated materialreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of coralcoral reef(s)_section of reefa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bedrapidsan artificial pond or lakereservoir(s)_intermittent reservoira contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground levelwater tanka small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorgeravine(s)a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tidessabkha(s)a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of watersounda large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an oceanseaa surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated materialshoal(s)the low part of an underwater gap or saddle separating basins, including a similar feature at the mouth of a fjordsilla place where ground water flows naturally out of the groundspring(s)a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the groundsulphur spring(s)a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the groundhot spring(s)a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on landstreama diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstreamanabrancha conspicuously curved or bent segment of a streamstream benda stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightenedcanalized streama branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canaldistributary(-ies)the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basinheadwaters_intermittent stream_section of intermittent streama place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the seastream mouth(s)a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patternsabandoned watercoursebodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on landstreamsa surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid arealost river_section of streama relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of waterstraita wetland dominated by tree vegetationswampa network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.irrigation systema tunnel through which a canal passescanal tunnela valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle Eastwadia conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadiwadi benda place where two or more wadies joinwadi junctionthe lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbodywadi mouthvalleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle Eastwadies_section of wadia turbulent, rotating movement of water in a streamwhirlpoola cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surfacewell_abandoned wellcylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surfacewellsan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetationwetland_intermittent wetlanda natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing waterwatercoursea natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areaswaterhole(s)parks,area, ...a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlementagricultural colonyAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix locationamusement parka tract of land without homogeneous character or boundariesareaan area drained by a streamdrainage basinan area underlain by an oil-rich structural basinpetroleum basina site of a land battle of historical importancebattlefieldan area in a forest with trees removedclearinga park or pasture for community usecommona lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestryconcession areaa region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occurcoalfieldcontinent : Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania,Antarcticacontinenta zone of variable width straddling the shorelinecoasta place where a number of businesses are locatedbusiness centera tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development planhousing developmentan open as opposed to wooded areafield(s)a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigatedirrigated field(s)an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic valuegasfieldan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazinggrazing areaan area covered with gravelgravel areaan area characterized by industrial activityindustrial areaa tract of land in the Arcticarctic landa minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundarieslocalitya place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiatedmilitary basean area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extractedmining areaa tract of land where military field exercises are carried outmaneuver areaan area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiatednaval basean area in a desert made productive by the availability of wateroasis(-es)an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic valueoilfieldan area where peat is harvestedpeat cutting areaan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreationparka place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harborportan area where loose sand with water moving through it may become unstable when heavy objects are placed at the surface, causing them to sinkquicksand_republica tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to usereservea tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or developmentagricultural reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled useforest reservea tract of land used primarily for huntinghunting reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitatnature reservean area of palm trees where use is controlledpalm tree reservea tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populationsreservationa tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlifewildlife reservean area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristicsregiona region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposeseconomic regiona tract of land distinguished by numerous lakeslake regiona tract of land used for artillery firing practiceartillery rangea shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundationsalt areaan area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glaciersnowfielda tract of land used by nomadic or other tribestribal area_master source holdings listcity, village,...a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and workpopulated placeseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)seat of a first-order administrative division_seat of a second-order administrative division_seat of a third-order administrative division_seat of a fourth-order administrative division_capital of a political entitya populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activitiesfarm village_seat of government of a political entityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildingspopulated locality_abandoned populated placea populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupationsreligious populated placecities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and workpopulated placesa village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by wardestroyed populated place_section of populated place_israeli settlementroad, railroad, ...a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow watercausewaya causeway no longer used for transportationformer causewaya pipeline used for transporting oiloil pipelinea place for public walking, usually along a beach frontpromenadea place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable watersportagean open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehiclesroadthe remains of a road used by ancient culturesancient roada conspicuously curved or bent section of a roadroad bendan excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a roadroad cuta place where two or more roads joinroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks joinrailroad junctiona permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distancesrailroad_abandoned railroadthe route taken by caravanscaravan routea system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight carsrailroad yarda paved urban thoroughfarestreeta route taken by livestock herdsstock routea subterranean passageway for transportationtunnela cave that is open at both endsnatural tunnela tunnel through which a road passesroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passesrailroad tunnelsubterranean passageways for transportationtunnelsa path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehiclestrailspot, building, farm, ...a government buildingadministrative facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agricultureagricultural facilityan area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiatedairbasea place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargoairfielda place where helicopters land and take offheliporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargoairport_abandoned airfieldan oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open spaceamphitheatera place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are locatedancient sitea natural or man-made structure in the form of an archarcha point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodiesastronomical stationa facility where the insane are cared for and protectedasyluma tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field eventsathletic fieldAn unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services.automatic teller machineA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.banka fixed artificial navigation markbeacona structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians acrossbridgea destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functionalruined bridgea structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.building(s)a fixture marking a point along a boundaryboundary markera building for lodging military personnelbarracksa structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or portbreakwatera facility for baling agricultural productsbaling stationa waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vesselsboatyarda cave used for human burialsburial cave(s)a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengersBus Stationa place lacking station facilitiesBus Stopa heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposescairnan underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliffcave(s)Centres for Continuous LearningCentre Continuous Learninga building for public Christian worshipchurcha site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary usecamp(s)a camp used by loggerslogging campa camp used by migrant or temporary laborerslabor campa camp used by minersmining campa camp used by oilfield workersoil camp_abandoned campa camp used by refugeesrefugee campa burial place or groundcemeterya facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting informationcommunication centera pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animalscorral(s)a building used for entertainment, especially gamblingcasinoa large fortified building or set of buildingscastlea building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and clearedcustoms housea building in which courts of law are heldcourthousea facility where atomic research is carried outatomic centera facility for community recreation and other activitiescommunity centera place where more than one facility is situatedfacility centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.medical centera facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worshipreligious centera facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehiclesspace centera building where a community of nuns lives in seclusionconventa barrier constructed across a stream to impound waterdama destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functionalruined dama dam put down to bedrock in a sand riversub-surface dama facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk productsdairya dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposeddry docka facility for servicing, building, or repairing shipsdockyardan earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream controldikean area where fuel is storedfuel depota large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilitiesestate(s)an estate that specializes in the growing of bananasbanana plantationan estate specializing in the cultivation of cottoncotton plantationan estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm treesoil palm plantationan estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber treesrubber plantationan estate that specializes in growing sugar canesugar plantationan estate that specializes in growing sisalsisal plantationan estate which specializes in growing tea bushestea plantation_section of estatea building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.facilitya building or works where metal casting is carried outfoundrya tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculturefarm_abandoned farmtracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculturefarmsthe buildings and adjacent service areas of a farmfarmsteada defensive structure or earthworksforta boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbodyferrya controlled access entrance or exitgatean enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal lifegarden(s)a house used to provide lodging for paying guestsguest housea facility for separating gas from oilgas-oil separator planta burial sitegravea secluded residence, usually for religious sectshermitagea place where caravans stop for resthalting placea building used as a human habitationhouse(s)a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estatecountry housea building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treatedhospitala medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatientsclinica building where medical or dental aid is dispenseddispensaryan asylum or hospital for lepersleprosariuma place of historical importancehistorical sitea building providing lodging and/or meals for the publichotela small primitive househutsmall primitive houseshutsa facility for use of and control by armed forcesmilitary installationa facility where research is carried outresearch institutea structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and siltingjettya place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilitieslandinga settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolationleper colonyA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.librarya place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying landlandfilla basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to anotherlock(s)a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation lightlighthouseA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.malla harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.marinaone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricatedfactoryone or more buildings where beer is brewedbrewerya building where food items are cannedcannerya facility for processing copper orecopper worksa furnace in which limestone is reduced to limelimekilna factory where ammunition is mademunitions planta facility for producing fertilizerphosphate works_abandoned factorya facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugarsugar refinerya place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervalsmarketa building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting productsmill(s)a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentrationore treatment planta mill where oil is extracted from olivesolive oil milla facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugarsugar milla sugar mill no longer used as a sugar millformer sugar milla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizessawmilla mill or water pump powered by windwindmilla mill powered by running waterwater milla site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passagesmine(s)a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extractedgold mine(s)a mine where coal is extractedcoal mine(s)a mine where chrome ore is extractedchrome mine(s)a mine where copper ore is extractedcopper mine(s)a place where diatomaceous earth is extracteddiatomite mine(s)a mine where iron ore is extractediron mine(s)a commemorative structure or statuemonumenta mine from which salt is extractedsalt mine(s)a mine where nickel ore is extractednickel mine(s)a mine where lead ore is extractedlead mine(s)a place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sedimentsplacer mine(s)_abandoned minea surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extractedquarry(-ies)a mine where tin ore is extractedtin mine(s)a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwatermolea building for public Islamic worshipmosquea place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religionmission_abandoned missiona building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusionmonasterymetro station (Underground, Tube, or Métro)metro stationa building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibitedmuseuma religious house or school where novices are trainednovitiatea place where plants are propagated for transplanting or graftingnursery(-ies)a wildlife or scenic observation pointobservation pointa facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomenaobservatorya facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from spaceradio observatorya section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join togetheroil pipeline junction_abandoned oil wella facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum productsoil refinerya tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are storedtank farma well from which oil may be pumpedoil wellA theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.opera housea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residencepalacea tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrinepagodaa structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreationpieran area used for parking vehiclesparking lota facility for pumping oil through a pipelineoil pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipelinewater pumping stationa public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributedpost officea building in which police are stationedpolice post_abandoned police posta controlled access to a parkpark gatea park administrative facilitypark headquartersa facility for confining prisonersprisona facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offendersreformatory_abandoned prisona facility for generating electric powerpower stationa building where electricity is generated from water powerhydroelectric power stationa post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goodsborder posta building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goodscustoms posta post from which patrols are sent outpatrol postan ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombspyramidancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombspyramidsa structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilitiesquaya recreation field where golf is playedgolf coursea track where races are heldracetrackA place where meals are served to the publicrestauranta structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelersresthousea breeding place of a colony of birds or sealsrookeryan ancient site of significant religious importancereligious sitea place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groupsretreata large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestockranch(es)a short track parallel to and joining the main trackrailroad sidinga signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trainsrailroad signala specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activitiesresorta facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freightrailroad station_abandoned railroad stationa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freightrailroad stop_abandoned railroad stopa destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functionalruin(s)building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes placeschoola school with a curriculum focused on agricultureagricultural schoolthe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learningcollegeDriving SchoolDriving SchoolLanguage Schools & InstitutionsLanguage Schoola school at which military science forms the core of the curriculummilitary schoola school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculummaritime schoolpost-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculumtechnical schoolState Exam Preparation CentresState Exam Prep Centrea fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animalssheepfolda structure or place memorializing a person or religious conceptshrinea building for storing goods, especially provisionsstorehousea conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gatesluicea facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treatedsanatoriuma resort area usually developed around a medicinal springspaa passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a damspillwaya broad, open, public area near the center of a town or citysquarea building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horsesstablea structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectatorsstadiuma scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitoredscientific research basea facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vesselscoast guard stationa facility for carrying out experimentsexperiment stationa collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest managementforest stationa station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspectedinspection stationa station at which weather elements are recordedmeteorological stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio wavesradio stationa facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellitessatellite stationa facility for butchering whales and processing train oilwhaling stationstones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slopestepsfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewatersewage treatment plantA building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performancestheatera structure for interring bodiestomb(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worshiptemple(s)a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease controlcattle dipping tanka high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diametertowerfacilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengerstransit terminala point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulationtriangulation stationa tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipelineoil pipeline terminalTemporary Work OfficesTemp Work OfficePost Universitary Education Institutes (post graduate studies and highly specialised master programs) & MBApostgrad & MBAUniversity Preparation Schools & InstitutionsUniversity Prep SchoolAn institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.universitya facility operated by the United States Government in Panamaunited states government establishmenta building or camp at which veterinary services are availableveterinary facilitya thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structurewallthe remains of a linear defensive stone structureancient walla small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channelweir(s)a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilitieswharf(-ves)the site of the remains of a wrecked vesselwrecka facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration bedswaterworksan area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulationsfree trade zonea zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibitionzoomountain, hill, rock, ...a small basin containing naturally occurring asphaltasphalt lakea ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoonatoll(s)a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coastsbara shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm wavesbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm wavesbeachesan area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnaclesbadlandsa high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocksboulder fielda hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the airblowhole(s)a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosionblowout(s)a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbodybencha small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sidesbutte(s)a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal directioncapea deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliffcleft(s)a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountaincalderaa high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower areacliff(s)a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous areacanyona conical landform composed of mud or volcanic materialcone(s)a strip or area of land having significance as an access waycorridora bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valleycirquebowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valleycirquesa generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive actioncrater(s)an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted stratacuesta(s)a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a streamdeltaa low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainagedepression(s)a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditionsdeserta wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sanddune(s)a line separating adjacent drainage basinsdividean extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunessandy deserta fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plainfan(s)a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicleforda crack associated with volcanismfissurea low place in a ridge, not used for transportationgapa short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valleygorge(s)a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coastheadlanda rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300mhillrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300mhillsa patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groupshammock(s)a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneerrock deserta relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleysinterfluvea tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high waterislandan island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoonartificial islanda mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbodymangrove islandtracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high waterislandsa coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikesland-tied island_section of islanda narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by wateristhmusa distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainagekarst areaan area of solidified lavalava areaa natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floodsleveea flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateaumesa(s)a low, isolated, rounded hillmound(s)a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial tillmorainean elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or moremountaina mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridgesmountainsa narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest pointmeander necka rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial icenunatakrocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial icenunataksa near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or poolpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or poolpansa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]passan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by waterpeninsula_section of peninsulaa pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic featurepeakpointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic featurespeaksan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streamsplateau_section of plateauan area reclaimed from the sea by diking and drainingpolderan extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher areaplain(s)_section of plaina bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowlandpromontory(-ies)a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a capepointtapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a capepointsa ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in seriesbeach ridgea long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crestridge(s)a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stonesstony deserta conspicuous, isolated rocky massrockan irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep sloperockfallconspicuous, isolated rocky massesrocksa tract of land covered with sandsand areaa channel formerly containing the water of a streamdry stream beda long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and belowescarpmenta broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountainssaddlea narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectivelyshorea small crater-shape depression in a karst areasinkholea mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured areaslidea surface with a relatively uniform slope angleslope(s)a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbodyspita subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevationspur(s)a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slopetalus slopea long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunesinterdune trough(s)a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbodyterracean extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface reliefuplandan elongated depression usually traversed by a streamvalleya valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciatedhanging valleyelongated depressions usually traversed by a streamvalleys_section of valleya conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the topvolcanounderseaa gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamountsaprona low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaiiarchan area of subdued corrugations off Baja Californiaarrugadoa region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelfborderlandelevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigationbanksa small terracebenchan elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigationbanka depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extentbasinan entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basinscordillerarelatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slopecanyonsa relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slopecanyona gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slopecontinental risea localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trenchdeepa line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelfshelf edgean elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areasescarpment (or scarp)a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon systemfana small level or nearly level areaflata branch of a canyon or valleyforka branch of a canyon or valleyforksan extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpmentsfracture zonea closed, linear, narrow, shallow depressionfurrowa narrow break in a ridge or risegapa small valley-like featuregullyan elevation rising generally less than 500 metershillelevations rising generally less than 500 metershillsa small depression of the sea floorholean elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summitknollelevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summitsknollsa rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shoreledgean embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannelleveethe axial depression of the mid-oceanic ridge systemmedian valleyan isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sidesmesaa low, isolated, rounded hillmoundan annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevationsmoatwell-delineated subdivisions of a large and complex positive featuremountainsa well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive featuremountainprominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summitpeaksa prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summitpeaka flat or gently sloping underwater surface extending seaward from the shoreplatforma flat, gently sloping or nearly level regionplaina comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sidesplateaua high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summitpinnaclea region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areasprovincea small canyonravinea long narrow elevation with steep sidesridgelong narrow elevations with steep sidesridgessurface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated materialreefsa surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated materialreefa broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floorrisea gentle slope connecting areas of different elevationsrampa series of associated ridges or seamountsrangea continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sidesseachannelcontinuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sidesseachannelsa low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamountssaddlea zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depthsshelfa surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated materialshoalhazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated materialshoalsa valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyonshelf valleythe low part of a gap or saddle separating basinssillthe slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slopeslopeelevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summitseamountsan elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summitseamounta subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger featurespura relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steep descending slope on the opposite sideterraceseamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat toptablemounts (or guyots)a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat toptablemount (or guyot)an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher featuretonguea long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trenchtrougha long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sidestrencha relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradientvalleya relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradientvalleysforest, heath, ...a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare areabush(es)an area under cultivationcultivated areaan area dominated by tree vegetationforest(s)a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surfacefossilized forestan area dominated by grass vegetationgrasslanda planting of coconut treescoconut grovea planting of olive treesolive grovea planting of palm treespalm grovea planting of pine treespine grovean upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heatherheatha small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetationmeadowa planting of fruit or nut treesorchard(s)an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitationscrublanda conspicuous tree used as a landmarktree(s)a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditionstundraa planting of grapevinesvineyardplantings of grapevinesvineyards